Initial Plans for Ibaan 179th Foundation Celebration Underway

By Taga Ibaan Ako

As per instructions by Municipal Mayor Danny Toreja, initial plans were made for a week long 179th Ibaan Foundation Celebration slated to bring life down town on February 5 - 11, 2011. In line with this, a Steering Committee was created headed by Atty. Francisco Guerra.

In a meeting last January 20 at Municipal Administrator's Office, the celebration will officially commence on February 5 with lines of activities to be held until the founding day itself on February 11. The said day will feature an 8K Fun Run dubbed as "PATIKARAN SA IBAAN" with expected participants of not less than 500 persons.

Accordingly, the route will cover eight (8) barangays starting with Poblacion, Sandalan, Balanga, Dayapan, Lucsuhin, San Agustin, Matala, and will end at Brgy. Pangao.

Nestle MILO is currently being eyed as the event's sponsor to provide refreshments to the participants.

A Logo Making Contest based on the Celebration's theme, scheduled on February 8 with works to be displayed at Medrano Plaza, will also be part of the celebration. However, this year's celebration theme is yet to be identified.

Other members of the Steering Committee include Dra. Pat Toreja, Engr. Mario Samson, Ibaan DILG Officer Lorna Silva, Gina Cayetano, DepEd District Supervisor Eloisa Samson, Engr. Nelson Guerra, Municipal Administrator Rico Caringal and Franciso Pabito.

Other activities are yet to be determined on the next round of meetings.